• Broadway between Sunnyside and Montrose Barren Broadway No More

  ...near Smoke Dreams was just the first of many. This is the east side of Broadway between Sunnyside and Montrose, with trees and budding saplings and mulch and everything. New trees were also planted further...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 10, 2008.

• Broadway and Lawrence Strange Things Are Afoot At Fiesta Mexicana

  Looks like Fiesta Mexicana at Broadway and Lawrence is making some changes. The building's exterior is surrounded by scaffolding and the sign has been taken down. Anyone got any details?

  Published by Uptown Update on October 6, 2008.

• Broadway and Wilson I Saw The Sign (Not)

  ...STILL no "Public Notice" zoning sign anywhere to be seen on the McJunkin Building at Broadway and Wilson. The last we heard, the zoning change was to be filed on September 22, and...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 6, 2008.

• 5253 N. Kenmore Are We More Hard-Hearted These Days?

  Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown is asking that question after an Uptown/Edgewater homeless shelter at 5253 N. Kenmore was served an eviction notice by the church it operated within. Read all about it here.

  Published by Uptown Update on October 6, 2008.

• 1025 W. Sunnyside Challenge Tom Seay Voters?

  Are our readers up for the challenge? The clock is ticking. The address for the location in question is 1025 W. Sunnyside. Might be worth a try.

  Published by Uptown Update on October 6, 2008.

• 5029 N. Kenmore Time To Call Graffiti Blasters

  ...their list. The defaced synagogue is Agudas Achim North Shore Congregation, and the address is 5029 N. Kenmore. It's been burglarized, vandalized and hit by anti-semitic graffiti several times in the...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 3, 2008.

• 920 Lakeside Peace Gardeners Needed

  Just a reminder that the Peace Garden in front of 920 Lakeside will start to become a reality this Saturday, October 4th. Volunteers and donations are most welcome! Click here for details.

  Published by Uptown Update on October 3, 2008.

• 4350 N. Broadway Fix Wilson Yard Presentation @ Buena Pointe, Oct. 8

  "We have scheduled another general Fix Wilson Yard presentation for Wednesday, October 8th, 7pm, at Buena Pointe Tower (4350 N. Broadway) on the 2nd Floor. Space and chairs are limited, so let people know to come early and bring their own chair if possible (as well as their checkbooks!)."

  Published by Uptown Update on October 1, 2008.

• 5146 N. Clark St. 'La Donna Restaurant' Moving To Rogers Park

  ...of restaurants in the trendy neighborhood led her to sell La Donna's home at 5146 N. Clark St., next door to the well-known Hopleaf Bar. The transaction also allows her to cash...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 1, 2008.

• Racine and Leland Uptown Afternoon Hi-Jinks

  ...4:20 today there were almost 100 (?) kids gathered and yelling at the corner of Racine and Leland - even climbing on a parked car there. They all ended up running south on Racine...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 1, 2008.

• Racine and Wilson Baby, You Can't Drive My Car...Or Sleep In It

  ...I left my home this morning at the corner of Racine and Wilson and wondered why the windows of my car parked on Racine were all fogged up...

  Published by Uptown Update on October 1, 2008.

• Broadway & Wilson Close Your Eyes And Imagine This At Broadway & Wilson

  Close Your Eyes And Imagine This At Broadway & Wilson

  Published by Uptown Update on September 30, 2008.

• 4700 block of Magnolia Crack Pipes, Syringes, & Condoms, Oh My!

  ...I live at the 4700 block of Magnolia- this morning I found a glass crack pipe in the alley right next to my...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 30, 2008.

• Wilson and Clifton 7-Eleven Begins Construction On Wilson

  A reader sent in this picture showing the future home of 7-Eleven at Wilson and Clifton. One of the exits has been covered in plywood (next to the former ATM) and workers were seen inside working on the flooring.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 30, 2008.

• 4600 block of Magnolia Uptown Theatre Rehab Already Underway?

  "My wife and I live on the 4600 block of Magnolia and we often walk

  Published by Uptown Update on September 28, 2008.

• 4036 N. Broadway We're Not Gonna Take It

  ...I am a concerned neighbor who lives close to the Public Storage at 4036 N. Broadway. We have a serious loitering problem at this location of individuals with extensive violent criminal...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 28, 2008.

• Montrose and Sheridan Love Is In The Air

  Love is in the air near Montrose and Sheridan. A reader just emailed us this photo they took while waiting for the 151 Sheridan...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 27, 2008.

• 3800 block of North Broadway 3 Bodies Found At Hotel Chateau

  Police are investigating the deaths of three adults who were found unresponsive in a Lakeview hotel room Friday. The three were found at about 2:30 p.m. at the Chateau Hotel in the 3800 block of North Broadway on Chicago's North Side, police said.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 27, 2008.

• 4600 Block of Magnolia Magnolia Malden Block Club Party Rescheduled For October 18, Noon To 5pm

  WHERE: 4600 Block of Magnolia

  Published by Uptown Update on September 26, 2008.

• 1180 W Wilson Does This Belong To Anyone You Know?

  Golly, we have heard from several readers who have reported these bike "remnants" to 311 that have been attached to a bike rack for months now, but to no avail. Shockingly enough, this is near the intersection of Broadway and Wilson, just in front of the optometrist at 1180 W Wilson.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 25, 2008.

• Montrose near Broadway A Tale Of Two Grocers

  Compare and contrast the Dearborn Wholesale parking lot and Jewel, right across the street from one another on Montrose near Broadway.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 25, 2008.

• 4525 N. Kenmore Ave. Stewart School Campus Park Grand Opening

  Place: Stewart Elementary, 4525 N. Kenmore Ave.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 24, 2008.

• 4139 N. Broadway Buena Pumpkin Neighbors, October 31

  ...Avenue (4400), including the 1000 block of West Buena. Additionally, actors from National Pastime Theatre (4139 N. Broadway) will “haunt” Buena Circle Play lot. The 17 year old National Pastime Theater, 4139 N...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 24, 2008.

• 1000 block of West Buena Buena Pumpkin Neighbors, October 31

  ...M. on Kenmore Avenue between Irving Park Road (4000) and Montrose Avenue (4400), including the 1000 block of West Buena. Additionally, actors from National Pastime Theatre (4139 N. Broadway) will “haunt” Buena Circle Play lot...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 24, 2008.

• 4455 N. Racine Ave. There's That "Mixed Use" Phrase Again

  ...story building will be developed by City Colleges of Chicago on 9.8 acres at 4455 N. Racine Ave. That 76,000-square-foot building will have student services, including admissions and an advising...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 24, 2008.

• Lawrence and Western Street Repairs Tonight On Lawrence

  ...they are currently performing emergency repair work to a water main at the intersection of Lawrence and Western. This work will continue through this evening. Limited traffic remains open in all directions. However...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 23, 2008.

• 4600 block of Kenmore Number One With A Bullet

  We're hearing from residents that a gunman fired six shots on the 4600 block of Kenmore around 8:45 Saturday evening, then jumped into a waiting car and sped away. This...

  Published by Uptown Update on September 21, 2008.

• 1110-114 W. Argyle St. Chi-Town Daily News Does Follow-Up Story On Argyle Fire

  Four once bustling businesses are still dormant seven weeks after fire ravaged storefronts at 1110-114 W. Argyle St.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 19, 2008.

• Wilson and Beacon 'Fontana Grill' Wine Bar Still Coming Soon

  A reader sends us this photo showing the "coming soon" sign and logo for the upcoming "Fontana Grill" wine bar at Wilson and Beacon. The outdoor seating area already has quite a few tables set up for patrons and new landscaping. The interior has been totally renovated. Let's hope soon means "soon."

  Published by Uptown Update on September 19, 2008.

• 4501 N Malden Early Morning Fire At Malden & Sunnyside

  A reader has sent us reports of a residence fire at approximately 4501 N Malden early this morning. We hope everyone in the building was able to get out safely, and our sympathies are with our neighbors at this time.

  Published by Uptown Update on September 19, 2008.

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